ON DEWALT
Impressive athlete with tremendous jumping ability ... saw extensive time as a reserve in 2003 and will look to compete in the starting lineup this fall ... strengthens the defense and blocking capabilities of the outside-hitter rotation.

AS A JUNIOR (2003)
Played in 28 matches and 56 games as the team's key offensive reserve ... reached double digits in kills twice ... helped the Terps advance to the championship game of the ACC Tournament with nine kills and two blocks vs. Clemson (Nov. 22) in the semifinals ... came off the bench to help secure a five-game victory over Florida State (Nov. 14), tallying 10 kills and three blocks ... had an outstanding effort vs. Xavier (Sept. 20), registering a double-double with 15 kills and 10 digs ... also hit .458 and had five blocks against the Musketeers.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2002)
Finished the season third on the team in kills (301), kills per game (2.74) and total attacks (826) ... appeared in 110 of the Terps' 120 games (all but two matches) ... recorded 15 or more kills on seven separate occasions ... scored 24 of her total 43 blocks in eight ACC games ... had her best blocking game of the year in a loss against Duke (Oct. 4), scoring two solo blocks and a block assist as well as 11 kills ... had her best overall game of the season against Clemson (Sept. 28), gathering 18 kills on 46 attempts with four digs and three block assists ... had a career-best 22 kills vs. Loyola Marymount in Terrapin Invitational finale (Sept. 14) ... member of the 2001-02 ACC Honor Roll ... recipient of the 2001-02 Athletic Department's Scholar-Athlete Award.

AS A FRESHMAN (2001)
Played in 21 matches, including two starts ... had solid all-around game vs. Virginia (Oct. 27), registering three kills on nine attacks, two block assists and three digs in four games of action ... made the most of first career start against NC State (Oct. 16) by having four kills in the opening game and finishing the day with seven ... established season-best in kills against Providence in the B&G Properties Invitational with seven (Sept. 8).

BEFORE MARYLAND
Lettered four years at Freedom High School in Bethlehem, Pa. ... a three-time all-conference selection ... named first team all-state in 2000 ... first-team all-district and MVP in 1999 and 2000 ... helped guide Freedom to three conference championships and a 69-10 overall record over her four-year career ... two-time team captain and MVP of the 2000 squad.br>

PERSONAL
Daughter of Theresa and Gregory Dewalt ... father played football at Army ... member of the Maryland Honors program ... also recruited by Colorado, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh, Temple and William & Mary ... chose Maryland due to academic opportunities and the campus ... a studio art major.